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Muscles
This unit covers the anatomy and physiology of the muscular system. You will learn to differentiate and distinguish the three different types of muscle, and name where in the body each is found. You will be able to describe the connective tissue coverings of a typical muscle, and to differentiate between tendons, and ligaments. You will also be able to label a muscle fiber and a sarcomere. Most importantly, you will learn and understand how a skeletal muscle contracts. Other topics include muscle paralysis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, tetanus, and rigor mortis.
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Schaum's Outlines: Human Anatomy and Physiology by Publication Date: 2010 (eBook)Chapter 8: Muscular System
Introduction to the human body -- Cellular chemistry -- Cell structure and function -- Tissues -- Integumentary system -- Skeletal system -- Muscle tissue and mode of contraction -- Muscular system -- Nervous tissue -- Central nervous system -- Peripheral and autonomic nervous systems -- Sensory organs -- Endocrine system -- Cardiovascular system: blood -- Cardiovascular system: the heart -- Cardiovascular system: vessels and blood circulation -- Lymphatic system and body immunity -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Metabolism, nutrition, and temperature regulation -- Urinary system -- Water and electrolyte balance -- Reproductive system.
Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscles by Publication Date: 201 (eBook)Richly illustrated and presented in clear, concise language, "Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscles" is an essential resource for those seeking advanced knowledge of muscle biomechanics. Written by leading experts Vladimir Zatsiorsky and Boris Prilutsky, the text is one of the few to look at muscle biomechanics in its entirety--from muscle fibers to muscle coordination--making it a unique contribution to the field. Using a blend of experimental evidence and mechanical models, "Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscles" provides an explanation of whole muscle biomechanics at work in the body in motion.
Muscles. Films On Demand. Films Media Group, 1995. Web. 7 July 2016.
Goats that faint? They are called Myotonic goats. These goats have developed an adaptation (a gene mutation) that freezes their muscles temporarily when they are scared or excited. Very funny!
National Geographic. "Fainting Goats." YouTube. Google, Inc., 14 Jun. 2007. Web. 07 Jul. 2016.